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FP55 UHX

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 48,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 44,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,959 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Nearside door mirror assy slightly loose

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 42,958 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Nearside door mirror assy slightly loose

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 42,100 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks present

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror assy slightly loose

Fail 10 Feb 2023 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks present

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror assy slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 29,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,921 miles

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear tyres deteriorating with age 12yrs

high level stop lamp not working at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,903 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 12,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 3,223 miles

small crack in front n" plate

Pass 14 Feb 2012 2,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 2,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 2,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 1,805 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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FP55 UHX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP55 UHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP55 UHX registered?

FP55 UHX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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